Photo by John-Mark Smith on Unsplash It’s easy to get into the habit of fault-finding and having a critical spirit about other people. It takes no spiritual maturity, wisdom, talent, or special abilities to criticize others and tear them down with words. The sinful nature does this effortlessly. It’s also easy to think, “Well, he… Continue reading If I Insult Others, I Need a Spiritual Check Up ASAP
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What Is an Insult?
Photo by Marc Schäfer on Unsplash We are continuing our 21 Day Fast from Negative Words that we started on Valentine’s Day. You are welcome to join any time and start your 21 days whenever you like. Last week, we talked a lot about complaining – what it is , what it isn’t, how we… Continue reading What Is an Insult?
If I Stop the Negative Talk – What on Earth Will I Talk about?
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8 Practical Tips to Put the Brakes on Complaining
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash 8 Tips to Nip Complaining in the Bud 1. Replace negative thoughts with thankful ones. Think about good things. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil.… Continue reading 8 Practical Tips to Put the Brakes on Complaining
What Is the Difference Between Complaining and Informing?
Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash Avoiding complaining can get a bit fuzzy, at times. There are situations where we need to inform those around us about important things they need to know. How can we discern the difference between complaining vs. informing? Let’s hash through this a bit together. About Complaining – from… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Complaining and Informing?
If a Friend Complains, Shouldn’t I Commiserate?
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash I received a great question from a wife about what to do when someone else complains. She said she normally would complain about her life, too, so the person would feel she could understand them and they wouldn’t feel alone. And she worried that if they said they were really… Continue reading If a Friend Complains, Shouldn’t I Commiserate?
Handling an Unwanted Divorce with Christlikeness
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Here is a question from one of my readers, followed by a response from a Christian brother who has been down this road and who has decided to entrust Himself and his children to Christ. I appreciate his willingness to share: The Question: My problem is an unrequited divorce. I… Continue reading Handling an Unwanted Divorce with Christlikeness
My Desire for Marriages
Photo by Marius Muresan on Unsplash It’s important to know what someone’s end goals are if you are considering following his/her advice or teaching. And it is important to know from what source the teacher derives authority to teach. Is it the Bible – the infallible Word of God? Or is it self, human wisdom,… Continue reading My Desire for Marriages
The Purpose of Marriage
Photo by Alvin Mahmudov on Unsplash God intended marriage to be a living picture of the relationship between Jesus and His Bride, the Church. We think of a “church” as a building today. But when Jesus talks about His Church, He is talking about His chosen people, the ones He has chosen out of this… Continue reading The Purpose of Marriage
Do I Have a Spirit of Offense?
Photo by Christian Fregnan on Unsplash Something our culture today is really great at is – offense. It is almost mind-blowing just how easily offended people are today. And it is sad. Because when we are so easily offended, we also have a lack of unity, relationship, emotional connection, harmony, and teamwork. We also miss… Continue reading Do I Have a Spirit of Offense?